Job Description

Title:

Director of Development

Classification:

Salary (full time)

Reports to:

Executive Director

About REVEL:

Mission:

REVEL is the bridge to adulthood for people with autism to live meaningful, enriched lives.

Vision:

Life Without Limits

Purpose:

Our purpose is to fight potential isolation, depression, unemployment, and risk factors related to quality of life. We do this by providing opportunities to teach critical skills that enhance the lives of teens and adults with autism encouraging them to reach their fullest potential.

Program Review:

Our unique model provides a multi-faceted, comprehensive approach to supporting teens and adults with autism at all levels through individualized behavior therapy services, employment support, and social emotional connections in various settings.

General Description:

The Director of Development provides strategic leadership and direction for all fundraising and donor engagement efforts. This role is responsible for developing and executing a comprehensive development strategy to sustain and grow philanthropic revenue through individual, corporate, foundation, and community giving.

The Director will cultivate and steward meaningful donor relationships, manage major gifts, and oversee campaigns and events. The ideal candidate is both a strategic thinker and a hands-on leader, able to balance relationship management, planning, and execution to advance the organization's mission and impact.

Primary Objectives of The Job:

Strategic Leadership & Planning

Design and implement a multi-year development strategy aligned with organizational goals. Establish and monitor annual revenue targets; report progress to the Executive Director and Board. Collaborate with senior leadership to integrate fundraising goals into programmatic and organizational planning. Identify opportunities to diversify revenue streams, including planned giving, corporate sponsorships, endowments, and partnerships. Support and engage the Board and Development Committee in fundraising, training, and relationship building.

Donor Relations & Fundraising

Build and manage a portfolio of major donors and prospects through cultivation and stewardship. Partner with the Executive Director to solicit major gifts and institutional support. Oversee donor communications, acknowledgments, and engagement strategies that strengthen long-term relationships. Represent the organization externally at donor meetings, events, and community gatherings. Ensure accurate tracking of all donor interactions and gifts in the CRM system. Collaborate with staff to maintain a culture of philanthropy across the organization.

Foundation & Corporate Relations

Lead strategy for grants and institutional giving; ensure proposals and reports align with organizational priorities. Cultivate and maintain relationships with foundation program officers and corporate partners. Develop sponsorship packages and partnership proposals that align with partner goals and organizational mission. Collaborate with Marketing and Program teams to design partnership activations and impact storytelling.

Team Leadership & Operations

Supervise and mentor development staff, providing coaching and professional growth opportunities. Establish clear systems, processes, and performance metrics for development operations. Partner with finance staff to ensure accurate reconciliation of development income and reporting. Manage the development budget to optimize resource use and ROI on fundraising activities.

Communications & Events

Collaborate with communications staff on messaging, storytelling, and donor materials. Provide leadership for annual fundraising events and campaigns, ensuring alignment with overall strategy. Oversee event budgets, logistics, vendor relationships, and post-event evaluations for impact and efficiency. Support staff and committees in identifying creative event concepts that engage donors, partners, and the community. Collaborate with the Executive Director to hire and manage outside consultants, as may be needed, in the area of communications, marketing, grant writing, and event planning

Experience Needed/Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in Nonprofit Management, Fundraising, Philanthropy or closely related field, or equivalent professional experience but not required Minimum five years of experience in nonprofit development/fundraising Exceptional written and verbal communication Previous experience successfully communicating and actively engaging with board members, individual donors, private and public funders, and corporate organizations Experience supervising entry level staff and working collaboratively across administrative and programmatic positions and teams Strong fundraising experience with the ability to engage and build relationships with a wide range of investors, donors and cultures Experience with planning, coordinating and executing fundraising events Self-directed and goal driven to initiate donor visits and fundraising calls Experience with Donor Perfect or similar donor management platforms including email creation templates and donor tracking Understanding of and ability to regularly access reporting and utilize research Experience in business networking and partnership development Effective time management is essential along with the ability to multitask Willingness to work occasional evening and weekend commitments for events or donor engagements.

Benefits for you:

Competitive pay Paid time off and and paid holidays throughout the year Medical, dental, vision and 403b retirement plan options including 403b match Flexibility with daily schedule to allow for a meaningful work-life balance (hybrid model available) Stipend toward professional development courses & CEU's The ability to expand your experience by working with a wide variety of needs and demographics The opportunity to build relationships and awareness within the autism community A fun, dynamic working environment with opportunities to support the growth and mission of a local nonprofit

Ideal for someone who is:

People-Oriented & Collaborative -

finds energy in connecting with others, enjoys teamwork, and values clear communication with staff, donors, and community partners.

Adaptable & Flexible -

thrives in a dynamic environment where priorities can shift quickly--comfortable balancing administrative work, event logistics, and donor communication.

Creative Problem Solver -

can think critically and find solutions to unexpected challenges, whether in a campaign, event, or data project.

Goal-Driven & Motivated by Impact -

takes pride in contributing to REVEL's mission and sees the direct connection between their work and the organization's success.

Independent & Proactive -

takes initiative, follows through on tasks, and doesn't wait to be told what to do next.

Lifelong Learner -

passionate about growing within the nonprofit sector, gaining new skills, and exploring advancement opportunities in fundraising, communications, or grants.
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $100,000.00 - $125,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 403(b) matching Dental insurance Flexible schedule Health insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Referral program Vision insurance
Experience:

Related : 5 years (Required)
Work Location: In person